64 PIOTOBIAL PEACTIUAL BULB GBOWING. 



Cbapter XX — CWonodoxas, 



The popular name of these most delightful bulbous plants is 

 expressive of the period of the year at ^Yhich they flower — Glory 

 of the Snow. Beautiful, indeed, are the Chionodoxas, and one cannot 

 simulate surprise at their ever-growing popularity. They are most 



FIG. 20.-COLCHICUM AUTUMNALE. 



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frequently seen in association with the chaste single Snowdrop, and 

 in positions that are wholly congenial to both kinds produce a 

 charming picture. The species and varieties are not numerous, and 

 those who cultivate them all will find no cause for regret. They are 

 propagated both by seeds and offsets. 



Alleuii, violet, very free. Cretica, blue and white, 



graudiliora, violet, large nana, -white, striped lilac, 



and fine. dwarf, rare. 



Liiciliee, blue and white. Sardensis, blue and white. 



Lucilicje alba, white, very Tmolusii, purple, blue, 



choice. and white, late. 



